Preferences for HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Products Among Black Women in the U.S.
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
1-1-2022
Journal
AIDS and Behavior
DOI
10.1007/s10461-021-03571-8
Keywords
Black women; Cabotegravir; HIV prevention; Long-acting injectable (LAI); Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Abstract
In a nationwide sample of Black women in the U.S., we assessed preferences for HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) products, including long-acting injectable (LAI) PrEP and once-daily oral PrEP. Among 315 respondents, 32.1% were aware of PrEP and 40.6% were interested in using it; interest increased to 62.2% if PrEP were provided for free. Oral PrEP was the preferred option (51.1%), followed by LAI PrEP (25.7%), vaginal gel (16.5%), and vaginal ring (6.7%). When examining oral and LAI PrEP alone, most (62.7%) preferred oral PrEP. LAI PrEP was more likely to be preferred among respondents with concerns about healthcare costs or PrEP-related stigma, and among those who reported inconsistent condom use and multiple sexual partners. Although most Black women preferred oral PrEP, LAI PrEP may be appealing to a subset with social and structural barriers to PrEP use, such as cost and stigma, and those at increased risk of HIV infection.
APA Citation
Irie, Whitney C.; Calabrese, Sarah K.; Patel, Rupa R.; Mayer, Kenneth H.; Geng, Elvin H.; and Marcus, Julia L., "Preferences for HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Products Among Black Women in the U.S." (2022). GW Authored Works. Paper 76.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/76